Moovkids is a unique, online physical education movement program suitable for both home and educational environments focusing on the physical development of three-to seven-year-old children and those of special needs

The MoovKids Focus

The focus is on overall body development ensuring that children become well-coordinated, physically confident and better prepared for the physical and academic challenges that lie ahead of them.

MoovKids values

We believe in the importance of movement, exercise and focused physical development teaching in the early years. We value passion, competence, commitment, and the determination to make a difference.

The MoovKids Method

The clear instructional videos, comprehensive guidance and suggested teaching methods will enable a person with little or no experience to confidently and enthusiastically guide children through the movement activities, assess their progress and, with repetition, clearly see their physical development.

The MoovKids Mission

By actively using the MoovKids program, children will be reached worldwide helping them become coordinated, confident and strong at an age when it is so crucial to do so.

About Darlene Koskinen

The Creator and Founder of MoovKids

Darlene Koskinen has over 30 years teaching experience with children of all ages and abilities, including 13 years teaching special needs children in a school in Zimbabwe. This has proven invaluable in designing her holistic teaching methodology.
Darlene is a 3rd Dan Karate Instructor and gymnastics coach. She is a national champion in three sports: karate, gymnastics and aerobic sport. In 2014 she was a medalist while representing Finland at the Shukokai World Karate championships in South Africa.

Unique Perspective

Finland is a world leader in education for all levels and age groups. Since Darlene established herself in Finland her love for inspiring children to become the best that they can be has only grown. Her unique background, the success of her teaching business and her active involvement in the education of both Finnish and international children has given her a fresh new perspective.

Fresh New Approach

Through MoovKids, Darlene has created an online skill-focused movement program that will have an important impact on the lives of children worldwide. It is important to remember that the integration of physical and cognitive skills is crucial to achieving balanced brain and body development that begins in the early years.
The expansive resource of instructional videos will enable subscribers to easily grasp a clear understanding of how to teach each activity with ease and success. Regular use of the MoovKids program will make a real tangible difference to the physical coordination and self-confidence of early learners.

“It is my belief that the MoovKids journey will enrich, educate and inspire you to teach movement with greater purpose and determination. It is our responsibility to ensure each and every child is prepared for the world that awaits them. By ensuring they are physically self confident, coordinated and proud of every physical challenge they accomplish, we are giving them a gift that is difficult to achieve in later years.
Together let’s help children be the best they can be”

-Darlene Koskinen

You can reach me, Darlene, by mail here: darlene.koskinen@moovkids.com
We look forward to introducing you to MoovKids so that you too can make your children Coordinated, Confident & Strong!

Brilliant MOOV!

Skill Focus Definitions

Dynamic Balance

The ability to anticipate and react to changes in balance as the body moves through space. Such as required for tumbling, rotation in flight, jumps, and leaps.

Static Balance

Static Balance is one of the most fundamental movement skills. It is the body's ability to maintain a stationary position with control while performing a task.

Spatial Awareness

Is the awareness of space between oneself and another object or person. It is also the learning of positional vocabulary through using their body to help develop an understanding of direction, distance, and location.

Locomotor Movement

These are movements where the body travels through space from one location to another. Locomotor movements primarily use the feet for support, however, the hands and feet can be used together as well.

Manipulative Skills

These skills are part of the gross motors skills group and involve the use of the hands or feet or any other body part to move or manipulate an object. This could be in the form of throwing, kicking, catching, striking or bouncing.

Axial Stability

Axial stability involves any form of movement organized around the axis of the body involving the spine. This can occur in different spatial planes and can include bending, twisting, turning, rolling or stretching.